Regions Bank, a subsidiary of Birmingham, Alabama-based Regions Financial Corp., opened a new, modern retail branch last week on the ground floor of the 615 South College tower in uptown Charlotte.
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What is your organization's main goal to achieve? Alabama Possible seeks to break down barriers to prosperity through education, collaboration and research. What population do you typically serve? We work statewide to engage with students, families, educators, policymakers, business leaders and nonprofit partners, break down barriers to prosperity and promote economic self-sufficiency through systemic, scalable solutions.
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Shell work is now complete at The Post, a renovation of the former Exchange Security Bank and post office building at 317 20th St. N. Charlie Norton with Harbert Realty Services , who is leasing the building, said tenant spaces can be built out in a matter of a couple of months. As we previously reported , The Post has a unique atrium that was cut through the center of the building, allowing a skylight to filter natural light to each of the three floors.
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Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. said Tuesday it has hired eight financial advisers in seven offices across the country and added $616 million in client assets, bringing the firm's total assets under management to almost $24 billion.
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There no longer are any community banks headquartered in Manatee County. Premier Community Bank of Florida finalized its $53.3 million sale to National Commerce Corp. on July 1. National Commerce , the parent company of $3.1 billion National Bank of Commerce, is a Birmingham, Alabama-based company with banking operations Alabama, Florida and ... (more)
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"From day one, our goal at Red Mountain has always been to bring fans' favorite artists to town. As we took on bigger venues, talent, and events across the Southeast, we always stayed true to that mission, which is why we were excited about the opportunity to work with Live Nation," said Gary Weinberger , president of Red Mountain Entertainment.
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As Regions Bank finished up a months-long, company-wide reorganization earlier this week, Allan Rayson took in the view from his 17th-floor corner office at 100 Congress Ave. A frenetic schedule prevents the new Central Texas market executive for Regions and commercial banking leader from enjoying it as much as he'd like. But watching Austin grow in real time is among Rayson's favorite things to do.
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Brittney Carter , an Alabaster native, opened the doors to The Carter Event Center at 844 U.S. 31 South, Suite H, on May 30. According to the Shelby County Reporter , the event center will fill what has been described as a void for indoor event space for rent. The venue has space for 50 to 75 people and and offers a variety of packages and time frames.
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Construction has a major impact on Alabama's economy, and our new List reveals some of the top general contractors driving industry growth in the Magic City. We surveyed general contracting firms in metro Birmingham and ranked the top companies by number of local employees.
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Hicks previously led all media relations and broadcasting efforts, as well as digital and social media strategy for the Chicago Fire Soccer Club, a Major League Soccer team. He expanded media relationships, built club and digital and social media platforms and orchestrated targeted transition of broadcast properties.
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With increasing regulatory requirements surrounding electronically stored data, like the Alabama Data Breach Notification Act of 2018, businesses are having to implement security measures. The firm has named Birmingham-based partner India Vincent as its first chief privacy officer, following the March appointment of Eddie Saunier as chief security officer .
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Last week, we profiled Andy Rotenstreich , managing shareholder of Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz PC, about his niche market in the legal world. Rotenstreich has built a name for himself as the go-to legal counsel for wireless telecommunications, making sure cellular companies are making cell service work for you.
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A Birmingham, Alabama, law firm is expanding its presence in D.C. Maynard Cooper & Gale LLP has opened a location in Market Square at 801 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, which will house a team of government relations professionals and Maynard Cooper's attorneys who frequently work in D.C. on behalf of the firm's clients.
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We've tracked where the money lives in Birmingham on our new List of wealthiest ZIP codes , but which areas are home to residents with the most diplomas and degrees? Education is a focal point of our revamped ZIP code data set, which breaks down local areas by adults age 25 or older with various levels of educational achievements. Subscribers can view the full breakdown of the List data here , including areas with the highest concentration of bachelor's and professional degrees.
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Premier Community Bank of Florida in Bradenton has signed a definitive agreement to sell itself to National Commerce Corp. in Birmingham, Alabama, in a cash and stock deal valued at $52 million.
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